Hail History

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Hail history for Ladue, MO

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)May 25, 2011
Hail days since 200696
Days with hail 1 inch or larger68
Tornadoes within 10 miles19
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles283

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ladue on 96 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on May 25, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Ladue

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		University City, Pagedale, St Louis
15 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Ladue		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20252 in
hen egg		Brentwood, Oakland, St Johns
11 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Ladue		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20252.5 in
tennis ball		Bel Nor, Chesterfield, South Bellefontaine
24 hail reports · closest near the center of Ladue		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20252 in
hen egg		Carondelet, Tower Grove, St Louis
31 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Ladue		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Ladue by year

506407608309710811101251361441531671751851922022122623424325126

When hail season peaks near Ladue

Of the 96 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (24) and June (18).

1Jan2Feb13Mar24Apr16May18Jun10Jul3Aug3Sep3Oct2Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Ladue

May 25, 2011 · 4.5 in (softball) · Gravois (8 mi from Ladue)

National Weather Service description (English): Softball size hail was reported at the intersection of Gravois Road and Heidelberg Avenue.

Feb 16, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · Bridgeton (9 mi from Ladue)

Apr 28, 2012 · 3 in (tea cup) · Tower Grove (4 mi from Ladue)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of large hail fell over central portions of the city of St. Louis. Three inch hail was reported at the Edward Jones Dome with golfball sized hail reported at the intersection of Tucker Boulevard and Market Street as well as at the intersection of Hampton Avenue and Interstate 44.

May 16, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Bel Nor (5 mi from Ladue)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail fell near Clearview and Hatherly in north city.

Mar 13, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · St Louis-Lambert Int (7 mi from Ladue)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ladue

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 21, 2026EF0Warson Woods
3 mi from Ladue		0.9 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 16, 2025EF2Clayton
2 mi from Ladue		2.3 mi long, 500 yd wide
May 16, 2025EF0Tower Grove
4 mi from Ladue		6.6 mi long, 1,750 yd wide
Apr 1, 2024EF0South Bellefontaine
9 mi from Ladue		2.0 mi long, 332 yd wide
Mar 14, 2024EF0Hanley Hills
4 mi from Ladue		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 19, 2022EF0Webster Groves
5 mi from Ladue		3.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 19, 2022EF0Frontenac
2 mi from Ladue		1.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 19, 2022EF0Fernridge
5 mi from Ladue		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 10, 2021EF0St Louis Creve Coeur
10 mi from Ladue		2.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 3, 2014EF1Vinita Park
2 mi from Ladue		0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 31, 2013EF2Vigus
9 mi from Ladue		16.9 mi long, 1,760 yd wide
Apr 10, 2013EF0Tower Grove
6 mi from Ladue		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ladue

283 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ladue since 2006, on 139 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedUniversity City
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedFenton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedWebster Groves
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedTown And Country, Maryland Heights, Lakeshire
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 202658 mph, estimatedFerguson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedFenton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedOverland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202660 mph, estimatedFernridge, Tower Grove
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202664 mph, estimatedDes Peres
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202558 mph, measuredLambert Field St
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Ladue; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Ladue.

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